The White Plains firefighter’s union has been selling pink T-shirts with the union logo for the past month to raise awareness about breast cancer and money for the Rye-based Sole Ryeders, a support group for local women battling breast cancer. The city’s bravest have also been wearing the shirts, which… Read More →
Here’s a digest of opinion content we published over the weekend: Saturday, Oct. 29 Iran and Iraq: Commentaries We ran a pair of commentary pieces addressing the American withdrawal from Iraq and the implications of an increasingly powerful Iran: Withdrawal means a victor for Iran: Commentary, Frederick W. Kagan and… Read More →
Archbishop Stepinac High School recently held a dedication ceremony for its new athletic field that was equipped with state-of-the-art artificial turf. The $1.9 million project was funded entirely by contributions from Stepinac alumni and other supporters. Participating in the ceremony were (l-r): James Scully (Class of ’80), President of… Read More →
New Rochelle players celebrates their 13-12 victory over White Plains, during boys football playoff game at New Rochelle High School Oct 27, 2011. ( Frank Becerra Jr / The Journal News ) To see more photos from the New Rochelle vs White Plains game click here.
The Westchester County Bar Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Bar Association, is hosting its first cocktail reception and silent auction to raise money for its fellowship program, which helps young lawyers work for nonprofit organization that offer legal services to the poor. The benefit will be held on Wednesday,... Read More →
County Executive Rob Astorino, in a new commercial with his family, calls on voters to support “like-minded reformers who care.” “Like you, we’re raising our family and we do what we can to try to save for college,” Astorino said. “We need what you need: property tax relief and a… Read More →
A political organization that advocates for fiscal responsibility and spending cuts is backing eight candidates for the Westchester County Board of Legislators — they’re all Republicans and except for one, are all challengers. New Yorkers for Growth, led by former Larchmont Mayor Liz Feld, on Tuesday said its supporting candidates… Read More →
Here’s a look at opinion content published today in The Journal News: Rockland County budget: Editorial We comment on the 2012 budget proposal advanced Tuesday by Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef. The proposal would, among other things, defund the county’s nursing home and hospital complex, lay off as many… Read More →
Another year brings another day of free legal and financial advice in Westchester County for senior citizens and their families. The 12th Annual “Senior Law Day” will take place at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., residents can attend two of 18 workshops –... Read More →
White Plains voters are invited to hear Common Council candidates’ views on the issues facing the city Thursday (Oct. 27) when Concerned Citizens for Open space hosts a 7 p.m. forum at the Post Road School Auditorium. Incumbents Benjamin Boykin and Milagros Lecuona are running for re-election and are joined… Read More →
